The course looks at major ancient civilisations around the world. Offering a fresh perspective on the emergence of states, chiefdoms and empires, the ten lessons will examine relationships and influences between settled and nomadic peoples.

Ramesses III ruled Egypt around 1182-1151 BCE at the end of the New Kingdom. His reign was a complex mix of achievement and decline. He successfully repelled foreign attacks and built significant monuments, but his was a period of economic and social stress and he came to a grisly end. Visit to museum included.

Course Date: Fri 10 May 2019 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: No

This four-week course, presented in partnership between the British Museum and Build, uses British Museum objects related to ancient Egypt to provide a foundation in the writing of hieroglyphs. The class will be held at the British Museum, in the Sackler Room.

This four-week course, presented in partnership between the British Museum and Build, uses British Museum objects related to ancient South Asia to provide a foundation in the sacred language of Sanskrit. The class will be held in the Claus Moser room, at the British Museum.

Living and dying with disease; being buried and mummified in Ancient Egypt. What are the latest discoveries and theories? Who is carrying out this work, and what are the ethical considerations? Human remains will be explored in a museum setting.